plural noun
Substances that can explode and are used to cause explosions.
The bomb squad safely removed the explosives.
The use of explosives is prohibited in this area.
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How to pronounce explosives
nounB2Common word
ihksPLOHsihvz
/ɪksˈpʰloʊ.sɪvz/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of explosive
Substances that can explode and are used to cause explosions.
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Useful expressions
A very fast and large increase.
The app saw explosive growth after the update.
A tendency to become angry very suddenly and strongly.
His explosive temper makes meetings difficult.
A soft explosive material that can be shaped.
The guards found plastic explosive in the bag.